What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 13.76°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Holyhead

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Holyhead. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

56.8

°F

October 22, 08:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.1°F

Tomorrow:

56.6°F

Sunrise:

07:59

Sunset:

18:06

Day Length:

10 h. 7 min.

Holyhead in October

Minimum:

47.8°F

Average:

48.8°F

Maximum:

50.2°F

Sea water temperature in Holyhead today

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 56.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.9°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.5°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 56.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Holyhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 8	58.2°F	60.4°F	58.9°F
Oct 9	58.3°F	59.4°F	58.7°F
Oct 10	58.1°F	60.0°F	58.6°F
Oct 11	57.5°F	59.7°F	58.5°F
Oct 12	57.5°F	59.6°F	58.4°F
Oct 13	57.4°F	59.5°F	58.3°F
Oct 14	57.4°F	59.9°F	58.3°F
Oct 15	57.2°F	59.8°F	58.3°F
Oct 16	57.1°F	59.7°F	58.2°F
Oct 17	56.9°F	59.7°F	58.1°F
Oct 18	57.2°F	59.5°F	58.0°F
Oct 19	56.9°F	59.3°F	58.0°F
Oct 20	57.2°F	58.9°F	57.9°F
Oct 21	57.1°F	58.7°F	57.7°F
Oct 22	56.8°F	58.8°F	57.7°F
Oct 23	56.6°F	58.4°F	57.5°F
Oct 24	56.4°F	58.2°F	57.3°F
Oct 25	56.4°F	58.4°F	57.3°F
Oct 26	56.2°F	58.3°F	57.2°F
Oct 27	56.2°F	58.2°F	57.1°F
Oct 28	56.1°F	58.2°F	57.1°F
Oct 29	56.0°F	58.0°F	56.9°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Holyhead by month

In an average year, Holyhead offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Holyhead was recorded on September 7, 2023, reaching a 63.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 43.0°F. The average readings by season are 48.6°F in Winter, 48.3°F in Spring, 57.9°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Caernarfon	55.7°F	19mi
Bangor	55.7°F	21mi
Conwy	55.3°F	33mi
Douglas	56.3°F	59mi
Aberystwyth	56.3°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Holyhead